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快
kuài
Description
“快”最常用来说速度很高，做事情用的时间很短，是“慢”的反义词。
"快" is most commonly used to describe high speed or doing something in a short time; it is the opposite of "慢".
它也可以放在动词前面，表示一件事马上就要发生了。
It can also be placed before a verb to indicate that something is about to happen soon.
Meanings
快kuài
fast; quick; rapid
这辆车跑得很快。
This car runs very fast.
快kuài
quickly; soon; hurry up
快点儿，我们要迟到了！
Hurry up, we're going to be late!
快kuài
about to; almost; nearly
火车快到了。
The train is arriving soon.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
as "about to", 快 often pairs with 了, e.g. 快下雨了 (it's about to rain).
- Etymology
originally meant "pleased/happy", still seen in 快乐 and 愉快.
In videos
“我说你，你不可以吃这么快，你要慢一点吃。”
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